Compared characteristics of current vs. past smokers at the time of diagnosis of a first-time lung or head and neck cancer: a cross-sectional study

Compared characteristics of current vs. past smokers at the time of diagnosis of a first-time lung or head and neck cancer: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Active smoking at the time of diagnosis of a first head & neck (H&N) or lung cancer is associated with a worse cancer outcome and increased mortality. However, the compared characteristics of active vs. former smokers at cancer diagnosis are poorly known. Methods In 371 s...

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Main Authors: Corinne Vannimenus, Hélène Bricout, Olivier Le Rouzic, François Mouawad, Dominique Chevalier, Eric Dansin, Laurence Rotsaert, Gautier Lefebvre, Olivier Cottencin, Henri Porte, Arnaud Scherpereel, Asmaa El Fahsi, Florence Richard, Benjamin Rolland, The ALTAK Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Tobacco use
Lung neoplasms
Head & Neck Neoplasms
Alcohol-related disorders
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4253-5

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